Here one day, gone the next: What I learned the hard way about the doctor-patient relationship

Aug. 5, 2020
A patient presented with major dental needs and limited funds. Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz put the patient on an in-house payment plan that extended beyond the delivery date of the prosthesis. Mistake number one.

A patient presented with major dental needs and limited funds. Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz put the patient on an in-house payment plan that extended beyond the delivery date of the prosthesis.

Mistake number one.

Once the prosthesis was delivered, the patient disappeared.

In this video, Dr. Pam discusses the mistakes she made and what she learned about the complications that can occur in a doctor/patient relationship. She has some tips to share about how to make sure patient treatment is a win-win for both patient and doctor.

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of DentistryIQ and editorial co-director of Through the Loupes. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected]